Whether you practice yoga for spirituality or stretchiness, it has the advantage of being an exercise you can practice almost anywhere, with minimal outlay.

Experienced yogis only need a quiet location and the feeling of the ground beneath their feet to begin their spiritual journey. For us lesser beings though, a couple of accessories could help us on the path to zen. Namaste.

If your downward dog tends to droop as the hot yoga class hots up, the Yogamatters Get a Grip towel will change your life. Plus you’ll never have to worry who last used that borrowed yoga mat again. A bargain at £24.